Widespread flooding in Galveston after Nicholas
Published Date: 9/16/2021
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Tropical storm Nicholas that made landfall as a hurricane in Texas left widespread flooding in parts of the state.
Aerial video from Houston TV station KTRK on Wednesday showed widespread flooding in Galveston and damage to a marina.
Nicholas dumped nearly 14 inches (35 centimeters) of rain in Galveston, Texas, after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, the 14th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.
Houston reported more than 6 inches (15 centimeters). Forecasters warned people along the central Gulf Coast that up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) are possible through Friday.
More than 112,000 electricity customers were still without power in Texas on Wednesday morning, including 75,000 in the Houston area.
At its peak, more than half a million homes and businesses were without power in Texas.
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